Christian Ziegler declared in an email to supporters that he and his wife, a co-founder of conservative group Moms for Liberty, are being targeted because they are ‘such loud political voices.’
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With expulsion of Santos and ouster of McCarthy, House making unexpected history
As the year comes to a close, the arc of power for House Republicans is at an inflection point.
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Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
Andrew Piantidosi asked for the support of voters in an email that was sent out by the Maine Republican Party Thursday.
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Task force begins review of hospital facility fees
The Task Force to Evaluate the Impact of Facility Fees on Patients has only two weeks to complete its work and issue recommendations to the Legislature, which will reconvene Jan. 3.
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Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
States around the country are facing legal challenges about whether Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots, but no challenges are pending in Maine.
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Trump attorney says trial during campaign would be ‘election interference’
Prosecutors have previously estimated it would take them four months to present their case. That would mean the trial would be underway during the final months of the election campaign.
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Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit court knocked down Trump’s sweeping claims that presidential immunity shields him from liability.
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House expels Rep. George Santos in bipartisan vote after ethics report
A blistering House Ethics Committee report that accused the Republican of breaking federal law proved decisive.
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What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue
The Republican National Committee’s rules don’t include any provisions specific to the unprecedented scenario unfolding.
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Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent
The first-term Republican congressman from New York could well become just the sixth member of the House to have been expelled by colleagues.